Flagstaff to Visalia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

435.3 miles 700.6 km · straight line
522.4 miles estimated 840.7 km · driving distance
10h 31min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Visalia?

The distance from Flagstaff to Visalia is 435.3 miles (700.6 km) as the crow flies. Visalia is located WNW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.4 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Visalia in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Visalia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Flagstaff to Visalia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 31min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 37min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Visalia

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Visalia
36.33°N, 119.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
101m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients